NNSA CIO Implementation Plan for IT 2012-2016 - National Nuclear ...

FOCUS AREA 3: PROTECTING OUR FUTURE
Strategic Goal 3-1: Invest in Cutting Edge Research on
Cyber Security Defenses
In the current operating environment, research is primarily
funded by external national security related agencies and is
not shared within the current operating environment.
Through the Cyber Sciences Laboratory (CSL), NNSA will
make investments in game changing cyber defenses through
the application of research and development and scientific
discovery processes. Promising research will be funneled
back through JC3 for operationalization.
Strategic Goal 3-1 Objectives:
Invest in game changing technologies that
will fundamentally improve NNSA cyber
security defenses.
Serve as the pre-eminent cyber security
defense laboratory in the U.S. government
and leverage unique NNSA capabilities to
improve cyber security defenses across
multiple cabinet level Agencies.
Develop a virtual, cloud-based cyber range
capability for advanced simulation and
testing.
Strategic Goal 3-2: Apply Risk-Based Budgeting
Processes for Cyber Security
As the capabilities of the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
continue to increase, it is imperative that NNSA optimize the
cyber security budget using a risk-based process.
Development of a common baseline, coupled with
deployment of the RMF at each site, should ensure that the
highest priority initiatives in cyber security are effectively
funded.
Strategic Goal 3-2 Objectives:
Develop a baseline set of metrics and
performance expectations for NNSA cyber
security programs.
Leverage the RMF at each site to identify
issues needing additional funding beyond
the baseline capabilities.
Ensure that each additional dollar invested
in cyber security programs maximizes risk
reduction for sensitive NNSA information.
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